Test Development Engineer - Software
Holmdel
Thursday, 23 April 2026
As a test system software developer, you will:Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot test system control software for optical component test processes. Diagnose and resolve issues involving test software, fixtures, instrumentation, and device behavior. Analyze test processes to make software-based cycle-time improvements through data-driven, regression-tested methods. Analyze test data, investigate trends and failures, and document results in support of quality and production readiness. Drive continuous improvement in test software architecture, maintainability, reuse, and operator effectiveness. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related technical field . years of experience developing or supporting automated test systems in a manufacturing, NPI, or design-verification environment. Strong experience with Python for test software development, including instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and test automation. Familiarity with lab instruments used in optical/electrical test environments, such as optical power meters, attenuators, switches, laser sources, etc. Source-control skills using either Git, SVN, or Perforce. Preferred Qualifications:Experience designing test software for coherent optical/transceiver products or similar photonics hardware. Any experience with NI Lab. VIEW/ Test. Stand for test software development, including instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and test automation. Experience supporting production test stations, sustaining engineering, or global manufacturing. Experience developing DVT, characterization, regression, or manufacturing test plans. Knowledge of calibration methods, gage R&R, and yield improvement analysis.